Oriental Meat Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. herb-seasoned Croutettes
2 c. tomato sauce with mushrooms
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 egg
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 can (5 oz.) drained, coarsely chopped water chestnuts
1/2 c. water

Preparation

Soften Croutettes with 1 cup tomato sauce in 2-quart mixing bowl; let stand to soften.
Add beef, well-beaten egg, soy sauce and water chestnuts.
Mix thoroughly.
Gently form into meat balls.
Place in shallow baking pan.
Add water to remaining tomato sauce; pour over meat balls.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
May be served over fluffy rice or long grain and wild rice.